Human Resource Policy: Concepts, Processes and Applications - Softcover

Fazey, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 073461098X ISBN 13: 9780734610980

Publisher: Tilde Publishing and Distribution, 2011

Synopsis

Contemporary thought in HRM focuses very much on HR strategy, but neglects the policy function as the vital link between strategy and practice. The aim of this book is to provide students and practitioners with a conceptual framework and practical guidelines to establish and maintain an effective HR policy function. Part 1 looks at HR policy from a conceptual perspective. What is it? Why do we need it? What influences the shape of HR policies? This part also examines how policy connects with HR strategy and HR practice, and also how it connects with broader management issues. Part 2 focuses on processes – essentially how policies are conceived, produced and introduced in organizations. The basic message in this part of the book is that policymaking needs to be systematic in order to make policies dynamic and relevant. Part 2 also examines a number of policy management issues and problems, and discusses how these can best be addressed. Part 3 looks at the main types of HR policies that most organizations need and discusses the various policy options that might be included. The emphasis in this part of the book is on translating our theoretical understanding of business and people management principles into policies that give life to HR strategies and broader business strategies.

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About the Author

Mike Fazey coordinates the Human Resource Management program in the School of Business at the University of Notre Dame (Fremantle). He has also lectured in human resource management at Murdoch and Edith Cowan University. Mike has more than 25 years’ experience in human resource management and policy roles. His professional experience encompasses recruitment, learning and development, performance management, change management, organisational development, leadership development and strategic human resource management. As a practitioner, Mike has been a member of various university business school advisory boards and committees, and was a member of the Western Australian State Council of the Australian Human Resources Institute from 2004 to 2007. Mike is also the author of Human Resource Policy: Connecting Strategy with Real-World Practice, Second Edition published by Tilde University Press in 2013.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tilde Publishing and Distribution
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 073461098X
• ISBN 13: 9780734610980
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318